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JECA Home Improvement
New to Angi

Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Dean’s Painting
4.9(
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Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Deans painting came to take care of a nearly full interior paint job. They painted walls, ceiling, trim, and closets. It was so nice to move in with a fresh clean paint job, and the work done was great. I would hire them again for future needs, or happily refer someone to them."
Newburgh Color Change
Exterior Painting
Newburgh Color Change
Color Change from Tan to Blue and white
Newburgh Color Change

+55

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hoosier Permanent Coatings
4.4(
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Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everyone I interacted with were pleasant, polite, helpful, honest and very professional. From the initial sales call, to the finished product, I was well pleased. What a great small company and I would recommend their services to anyone who would like to have their home painted permanentally!"
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B. before
Bu. before

+27

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Professional System Painters
5.0(
3
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Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"Mr. Barrera of pro Systems is super skilled.; an amazing job at a great price. After complaining to the BBB about their member Stellar Paint Co for 12 months and getting no response from Stellar, I went on line to Home Advisor. Pro Systems called me quickly, estimated the job of repainting the rear of my house, started at schedule today and finished today. Problem solved. Actually a pleasant experience. note: BBB tried to help by contactiong Stellar at least twice but to no avail. Thanks for the referral."
Exterior garage painting
Siding
Siding
Siding
Local restaurant painting

+17

Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Margelin Builders
5.0(
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Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sampson did a wonderful job. He replaced all of my interior doors with solid wood doors and frames. He also replaced my tool shed door outside. He worked with me to see what the best option would be for my house as well as handles and type of trim I would need to fit properly. He walked me through what he was going to do. He went and got all of the supplies, including the paint and brushes. He even painted my doors to the color I picked out from his samples. He did a phenomenal job and I felt comfortable with him working in my home. I would recommend him for any job, and plan to hire him in the future as well. He is a skilled craftsman, learns quickly and adapts to any circumstance."
Tarp Job
Tarping
Laundry Room
Shower
Sink

+7

Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Dean’s Painting
3.4(
3
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Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have been in business for 24 years and Deans Painting is a reliable, professional, and there is no job too big or too small for us to handle. We take great pride in our commitment to quality and will always make sure that our customers are left smiling! We offer several services ranging from interior to exterior painting staining drywall repair and more! We promise that we will provide great customer service and the highest quality of work for each project. Contact us today to meet with one of our professionals for your free estimate!

Interior Painting Living Room
Interior Painting
Kitchen Painting
INTERIOR MOLDING
WALLS AND BASEBOARD MOLDING

+56

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Mount Carmel, IL

Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.

Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.

Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.

You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.

Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.

Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.

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